Nitish Kumar quits as Bihar CM after Rajya Sabha entry
Patna/IBNS: Nitish Kumar has resigned as the Bihar Chief Minister after being elected to the Rajya Sabha earlier this month, media reports said.
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Shock attack in Kuwait: Indian worker killed in alleged Iranian strike
An Indian national was killed after Iran allegedly struck a power and water desalination facility in Kuwait on Monday, according to media reports.
India-Malta tie-up gets big boost: Talks cover defence, trade, and tech expansion
Officials of India and Malta discussed avenues to strengthen the ongoing cooperation between the two countries and broaden the scope of bilateral engagement, read an official statement issued by the MEA.
Middle East crisis: Modi appeals countrymen to collectively overcome challenges during Mann Ki Baat address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to stay united and resilient amid growing global tensions arising from the Middle East conflict.
Shocking mid-air drama: Passenger tries to open emergency door in IndiGo flight, claims ‘ghost possessed' him
The flight journey from Bengaluru to Varanasi turned into a scary ride for passengers after one of their co-travellers tried to open the emergency door mid-air, media reports said.
UP: Woman shocked after Rs.10 crore suddenly appears in bank account—What happened next?
A woman in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh was left stunned after discovering that nearly Rs. 10 crore (over USD 100 million) had been mistakenly credited to her bank account.
Actor Vijay takes the plunge: Double seat gamble shakes up Tamil Nadu polls
Actor-turned-politician Vijay on Sunday announced that he will contest the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections from Perambur and Trichy East constituencies, marking his electoral debut.
Modi says govt taking steps to shield Indians from impact of Middle East crisis
Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government is taking all possible measures to ensure that the impact of the ongoing crisis in West Asia does not burden Indian citizens.
Bengal polls a ‘fight for liberation from fear’, says Amit Shah as he unveils TMC chargesheet
Kolkata/IBNS: The upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is aiming to end the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), are a fight for “liberation from fear”, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday.
Pre-wedding shoot turns violent in Karnataka: Photographers assaulted at Bettada Bhairaveshwara Temple
A pre-wedding photoshoot at the iconic Bettada Bhairaveshwara Temple in Karnataka turned violent after a group of photographers were allegedly assaulted by locals, media reports said.
Shock in Abu Dhabi: Ballistic missile debris injures 5 Indians near KEZAD
At least five Indian nationals were injured in the United Arab Emirates after being struck by falling debris following the interception of a ballistic missile near Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD), officials said.
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing at Delhi airport due to engine failure
New Delhi/IBNS: An IndiGo flight carrying 161 passengers made an emergency landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Saturday following an engine failure, media reports said.
15 Years of TMC rule under fire— Amit Shah to unveil 'chargesheet' against Mamata govt today
Kolkata/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Saturday unveil a list of allegations against the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, calling it a "chargesheet" against the ruling dispensation of the poll-bound state.
Clashes mar Ram Navami processions in Murshidabad ahead of West Bengal assembly polls
Parts of Murshidabad witnessed unrest on Friday after Ram Navami processions escalated into violent confrontations, involving stone-pelting, property damage, and arson, media reports said.
PM Modi chairs meet with CMs, invokes 'Team India' spirit amid Middle East crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors to review India’s preparedness in view of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its potential impact.
PM Modi chairs meet with CMs, invokes 'Team India' spirit amid Middle East crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors to review India’s preparedness in view of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its potential impact.
India backs Bangladesh’s call for justice over 1971 atrocities, slams Pakistan’s ‘denial’
India on Friday expressed support for Bangladesh’s pursuit of justice over the atrocities committed during the Bangladesh Liberation War, calling out Pakistan for continuing to deny its actions.
Big win for India: Japan steps up funding for Metro Rail, hospitals, farming projects
The Government of Japan has committed an Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan of JPY 275.858 billion (approximately ₹16,420 crore) to India for four major development projects spanning urban transport, healthcare, and agriculture across Punjab, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
‘Feeling blessed’: PM Modi attends Surya Tilak ceremony at Ayodhya Ram Temple virtually
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually joined the Surya Tilak ceremony at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and offered prayers to Lord Rama.
'Married man's consensual live-in relationship with an adult woman not a crime': Allahabad High Court
Allahabad/IBNS: In a significant observation, the Allahabad High Court on Friday said it is not a crime for a married man to be in a consensual live-in relationship with an adult woman, according to media reports.
‘No lockdown’: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri dismisses rumours, assures preparedness amid West Asia tensions
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has dismissed speculation about a possible lockdown to tackle the energy crisis amid the ongoing West Asia conflict.
Tension erupts at Karnataka Medical College after professor proposes to student
Chaos broke out at Sri Siddhartha Medical College (SSMC) when an assistant professor publicly proposed to a female student in front of his class, sparking outrage among students who physically assaulted him.
Indian among 2 killed as missile debris rains down after mid-air interception in Abu Dhabi
An Indian national was killed, and several others were injured after debris from an intercepted ballistic missile fell over a populated area in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, authorities confirmed.
India assures stable energy supplies with 60-day fuel stock despite West Asia crisis
New Delhi/IBNS: The government of India has confirmed that the country has sufficient oil and fuel supplies for nearly two months, urging citizens not to panic over rumours of shortages.
PM Modi to chair meeting with CMs tomorrow amid West Asia conflict
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Friday chair a meeting with all Chief Ministers to review the preparedness of states amid the growing challenges posed by the West Asia conflict.
'India not a dalaal nation': Jaishankar at all-party meeting on concerns over Pakistan's mediator role in West Asia conflict
New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has slammed Pakistan over its reported role as a mediator in the West Asia conflict, asserting that India is not a “dalaal (broker) nation”, media reports said.
Iran allows India, four other ‘friendly nations’ access to Strait of Hormuz amid West Asia conflict
Tehran/New Delhi/IBNS: Iran has opened the strategic Strait of Hormuz for five friendly nations, including India, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, media reports said.
13 killed as bus, lorry collide and catch fire in Andhra Pradesh
Vijayawada/IBNS: At least 13 people were killed and several others injured after a private travel bus collided with a tipper lorry and caught fire in Andhra Pradesh’s Markapuram in the early hours of Thursday, media reports said.
'Zero tolerance': ECI removes 7 CAPF personnel from Bengal poll duty for attending Iftar party
New Delhi/Kolkata/IBNS: Seven personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces deployed for election duty in West Bengal have been removed from the state after violating conduct rules by attending an Iftar gathering, sources in the Election Commission of India (ECI) said.
'Someone dared to call my brother': CJI slams attempt to question his order, warns of contempt action
In a sharp rebuke, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has warned of possible criminal contempt proceedings after an alleged attempt was made to question his judicial order through personal channels.